Healthy Home Makeover: Clear Out Sneaky Spring Allergy Sources

Hidden hangout: Your vacuum cleanerThis sucks: Researchers from the University of Arizona in Tucson found that nearly all of the vacuum brushes they tested—on models with and without bags—contained mold spores. Spritz white distilled vinegar from a spray bottle onto bristles every three months to keep mold out of fibers. And invest in a vacuum with a HEPA filter; mold aside, it's best at removing indoor allergens.